"Maura was a remarkable person and a bright light even back in her grade school days. On behalf of her St. Monica classmates, may she rest in peace. Our best to Shannon and your children. St. Monica class of 1983."
In loving memory of
Maura Siobhan Neuens
April 17, 1969 - March 6, 2015
WHITEFISH BAY/WAUNAKEE-Neuens, Maura S. Age 45. Passed away courageously after an 11-month battle with brain cancer on March 6, 2015. Maura was a caring and loving wife to Shannon for 19 years and a devoted and adoring mother to her three children, Jack (14 years), Nellie (12 years) and Seamus (7 years). She was preceded in death by her father, John M. Grogan, Sr., in July of 2013 and her brother Mark, in May of 2014. She is survived by her mother, Joan C. Grogan, Milwaukee; and five siblings and their spouses: Gretchen (Peter Donahue) Grogan, Ellen (Matthew) Carberry, John (Denise) Grogan, Jr., Amy (Charles Smith) Grogan and Molly (Sean Lynch) Grogan, as well as sister-in-law Steffanie Grogan, and 17 nieces and nephews. She was further preceded in death by her brother-in-law, John Riordan, and survived by her mother and father-in-law, Jan and Tim Riordan, sisters-in-law Kari (Chris) Hauser, Megan Riordan, Christina (Rishab) Thakur, and her brothers-in-law, Paul (Sara), Nathaniel, Andrew, and Matthew Riordan.
Maura taught second grade at St. Monica Elementary School for 9 years, where she was an inspiration to her students and an admired colleague. She left teaching to devote herself to her young family in whom she instilled her boundless creativity, passion for learning and love of children. Maura was an avid runner, loving parent, tirelessly imaginative homemaker and generous friend to many. She was a proud graduate of St. Monica Elementary School, Dominican High School, and Cardinal Stritch College.
A gathering for friends and family will be from 5-7PM on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Cress Center, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705.
Gathering time will continue from 10:30-12:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at St. Monica Catholic Church, 160 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 with a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 12:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Maura Neuens Memorial Education Fund c/o BMO Harris Bank.
Cress Center
6021 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53705
608-238-8406
Tributes
"Maura was always glowing and definitely had an incredible love for life and family. I wish I would have reached out and let her know what a wonderful person I thought she was. She will be undoubtedly missed by many."
"Thank you Maura for consistently arriving 10 minutes late for yoga at Cherokee Country Club. Also for reminding me that no place on earth will ever compare to Whitefish Bay. You are missed. "
"Shannon and Grogan family, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you and I'm so sorry for your loss.Working with Maura at the Green Seven for many years I made a new friend. May God Bles you all.( I do remember her love of shoes when we worked together)!!"
"Sending all our love and prayers to this beautiful family. I will miss sitting in the stands with Maura talking school and cheering on our boys. May you all find peace at this difficult time. "
"I will remember Maura as a tireless fan of her sports-playing son, Jack, Maura regularly supported her son to stay late after baseball practices to enable him to further sharpen his game. Her knowledgeable questions kept us coaches on our toes. We her appreciated her enthusiasm and interest. My sincerest condolences to her family. Steve Jezik"